Information About

Cape Etolin

Quick Facts

Open in The Map Cape Etolin on The Map

Location

60 ° 25' 34" N,
166 ° 9' 51.998" W

Region

Bethel (CA)

Nearest City

Mekoryuk

Elevation

33 ft (10.06 m)

Cape Etolin in Detail.

About

25 mi SW of Cape Vancouver, extends into Bering Sea, off the N coast of Nunivak Island.

History

Named "M[ys] Etolina" by the Russians for Captain Adolph Karlovich Etolin, governor of the Russian American colonies, 1841-45, who, with Khromchenko, explored this area in 1821.

Topo Maps

Nunivak Island B-4 (1952), Nunivak Island B-4 (1952), Nunivak Island (1954), Nunivak Island (1954), Nunivak Island (1954), Nunivak Island (1954), Nunivak Island (1958),
Places Near Cape Etolin
Cities:

Koot,

Bays:

Etolin Bay, Iookswarat Bay, Kangeekiktharuk Cove, Shoal Bay,

Capes:

Cape Etolin, Dakeekathlrimjingia Point, Jingeeruk Point, Kangnaksnak Point, Kookjilik Point, Nabaksyalik Point, Nabakyalik Point,

Cities:

Mekoryuk,

Craters:

Ikathiwik Crater,

Hills:

Ooklik Dunes,

Lakes:

Nanwaksthak Lake,

Mountain Ranges:

Ingrijoak Hills, Kimijooksuk Buttes, Kimikthak Hills,

Rivers:

Koweejoongak River, Mekoryuk River,

Streams:

Dakeekalik Creek, Vakeekalik Creek,